Day: August 31, 2016

What are the things one should know about Marquise shape diamond?

A lady from London asked on Quora about Marquise shape diamond. How does a boat look from the top ? A marquise diamond looks exactly like that . Thick at the center and tapper towards the end. These diamond look fabulous when stud in earrings or Rings with many side diamonds. But one should handle them with care because the edges are sharp and can chip. From price point marquise are cheaper than round shape diamonds. One should also avoid Strong “Bow-Tie” effect

“How does Marquise diamond look? What should we know about them ?”

What factors make a Marquise shape diamond perfect.

The most important factor is the Length to Width ratio. The formula is derived by Length divide by Width. A solitaire will mostly accompany a certificate of recognized lab. The Length and width are written in the certificate. The Ideal ratio should be between 1.80 to 2.05.

The Table and Depth

The table of a diamond is the largest facet of a diamond. For Marquise shape diamond the table % should ideally be between 54 – 62%. The Depth is the measurement between the table and the culet. The Depth % should be between 56 – 65%. These criteria makes a diamond look perfect in shape.

What color , Clarity , fluorescence combination is good?

If you are buying higher color like D-G avoid any kind of fluorescence. If you are buying lower color like H-M you can have Medium to strong fluorescence. Because fluorescence will absorb the darkness of the color and makes it look lighter.

Clarity : When you are buying SI clarity of diamond , inclusion should not be visible to naked eyes. If you are buying a VVS or VS clarity of diamond you need check using loupe. Make sure there are no major cavity or indented natural or heavy black crystals.

Where to source diamonds from ?

We are based in Mumbai, the diamond market of India. 9 out of 10 diamonds are cut , polished and traded . If you wish to source your diamonds right from the manufacturers and save money , we can help you buy precise quality of diamonds .